The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Weapon Compendium

⚔️ Weapon Overview

All weapons in Breath of the Wild have durability and disappear when broken. Weapons are divided into five categories: one-handed swords, two-handed weapons, polearms, bows and arrows, and shields. Additionally, there are special weapons like the Master Sword, elemental weapons, ancient weapons, and Champion weapons.

Weapon Type	Quantity	Reference Attack	Reference Durability	Acquisition Difficulty
🗡️ One-Handed Sword	20+	10-36	20-40	★★☆☆☆
⚒️ Two-Handed Weapon	20+	20-50	15-35	★★★☆☆
🔱 Polearm	15+	10-30	25-45	★★☆☆☆
🏹 Bow	15+	10-32	15-40	★★☆☆☆
🛡️ Shield	15+	-	15-90	★★☆☆☆

Tip: All normal weapons will break. Save rare weapons for critical battles. The “Master Sword” regenerates after breaking, making it the most reliable permanent weapon.

🗡️ One-Handed Sword

One-Handed Sword Reference Data

Weapon Name	Attack	Durability	Acquisition Method	Recommendation
Tree Branch	2	4	Found everywhere	★☆☆☆☆
Traveler’s Sword	22	25	Shops, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Soldier’s Sword	26	27	Camps, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Knight’s Sword	26	27	Outposts, treasure chests	★★★☆☆
Royal Broadsword	36	36	Hyrule Castle	★★★★☆
Forest Dweller’s Sword	22	27	Forests, treasure chests	★★★☆☆
Zora Sword	30	27	Zora’s Domain	★★★★☆
Ancient Short Sword	40	54	Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	★★★★★
Master Sword	30 (60 vs. Calamity)	Regenerates	Korok Forest	★★★★★
Flameblade	24	36	Volcanic areas, ruins	★★★★☆
Frostblade	20	36	Snowy mountains, ruins	★★★★☆
Thunderblade	22	36	Thunderstorm areas	★★★★☆

One-Handed Sword Usage Tips

Balanced Offense and Defense — One-handed swords can be used with a shield, suitable for steady combat.
Parry Combo — After a successful parry, follow up with a one-handed combo, a universal tactic.
Elemental Damage — Flame/Frost/Thunderblades inflict elemental effects, allowing crowd control.
Durability Management — High-attack weapons generally have lower durability; use them on high-value targets.

⚒️ Two-Handed Weapon

Two-Handed Weapon Reference Data

Weapon Name	Attack	Durability	Acquisition Method	Recommendation
Traveler’s Claymore	22	25	Shops, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Soldier’s Claymore	26	27	Camps, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Knight’s Claymore	30	27	Outposts, treasure chests	★★★☆☆
Royal Claymore	52	40	Hyrule Castle	★★★★★
Iron Sledgehammer	26	40	Mines, camps	★★★☆☆
Woodcutter’s Axe	20	27	Villages, camps	★★☆☆☆
Flameblade	32	36	Volcanic areas, ruins	★★★★☆
Frostblade	30	36	Snowy mountains, ruins	★★★★☆
Thunderblade	30	36	Thunderstorm areas	★★★★☆
Ancient Battle Axe	60	50	Akkala Ancient Tech Lab	★★★★★

Two-Handed Weapon Usage Tips

Charged Spin Attack — Charged attacks sweep a wide area, ideal for clearing groups.
Armor Breaker — Two-handed weapons excel against heavily armored enemies and rock-type foes.
Knockback Control — Charged attacks can launch enemies, interrupting their attacks.
Mind the Recovery — Long attack animations leave you vulnerable; time your strikes carefully.

🔱 Polearm

Polearm Reference Data

Weapon Name	Attack	Durability	Acquisition Method	Recommendation
Traveler’s Spear	22	30	Shops, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Soldier’s Spear	26	30	Camps, treasure chests	★★☆☆☆
Knight’s Halberd	26	30	Outposts, treasure chests	★★★☆☆
Royal Halberd	36	40	Hyrule Castle	★★★★☆
Fishing Harpoon	20	30	Villages, riversides	★★☆☆☆
Guardian Spear	40	50	Guardians, shrines	★★★★★
Lightscale Trident (Champion)	30	40	Zora’s Domain quest	★★★★★

Polearm Usage Tips

Maximum Reach — Polearms have the longest attack range, allowing safe damage output.
Mounted Combat — Using polearms while mounted delivers powerful impacts.
Continuous Thrusts — Thrust attacks can suppress single enemies.
Spear and Shield — Polearms can be used with a shield, balancing offense and defense at range.

🏹 Bow

Bow Reference Data

Bow Name	Attack	Durability	Special Effect	Acquisition Method
Traveler’s Bow	22	30	None	Shops, treasure chests
Soldier’s Bow	26	30	None	Camps, treasure chests
Knight’s Bow	30	30	None	Outposts, treasure chests
Royal Bow	38	40	None	Hyrule Castle
Forest Dweller’s Bow	20	40	High durability	Forests, treasure chests
Sniper Bow	30	30	Precise long-range	Ruins, treasure chests
Lynel Bow	32	40	Multi-shot	Dropped by Lynels
Ancient Bow	44	50	High durability	Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Great Eagle Bow (Champion)	28×3	45	Triple shot	Rito Village quest

Arrow Types

Arrow Type	Attack	Special Effect	Acquisition Method
Wooden Arrow	5	None	Shops, treasure chests
Fire Arrow	10	Fire damage	Shops, treasure chests
Ice Arrow	10	Freezing effect	Shops, treasure chests
Shock Arrow	20	Shock damage	Shops, treasure chests
Bomb Arrow	10	Area explosion	Shops, treasure chests
Ancient Arrow	Extremely high	Instantly kills Guardians	Akkala Ancient Tech Lab

Bow Usage Tips

Weak Point Shooting — Headshots deal critical damage, the most efficient damage method.
Mid-Air Slow Motion — Shooting in mid-air triggers slow motion, allowing multiple weak point hits.
Elemental Arrow Control — Ice/Shock arrows can control enemies.
Ancient Arrow Counter — Using Ancient arrows against Guardians results in an instant kill.

🛡️ Shield

Shield Reference Data

Shield Name	Defense	Durability	Special Effect	Acquisition Method
Wooden Shield	3	12	None	Found everywhere
Traveler’s Shield	5	16	None	Shops, treasure chests
Soldier’s Shield	16	20	None	Camps, treasure chests
Knight’s Shield	22	25	None	Outposts, treasure chests
Royal Shield	30	30	None	Hyrule Castle
Guardian Shield	30	40	Ancient defense	Dropped by Guardians
Ancient Shield	70	60	Auto-parry	Akkala Ancient Tech Lab
Hylian Shield	90	800	Top-tier defense	Hyrule Castle
Daybreaker (Champion)	30	60	High durability	Gerudo quest

Shield Usage Tips

Parry Timing — Parry just before an enemy’s attack lands to reflect projectiles.
Ancient Shield Auto-Parry — The Ancient Shield automatically parries lasers, excellent against Guardians.
Shield Surfing — Shields can be used as surfboards for fast downhill travel on snow and sand.
Durability Considerations — The Hylian Shield has extremely high durability and is worth preserving.

⚡ Special Weapons

Master Sword

Location: Deep within the Lost Woods in Korok Forest.
Requirement: At least 13 hearts to pull it out.
Properties: Attack 30, increases to 60 against Calamity-type enemies; regenerates after about 10 minutes when broken.
Use: A stable permanent weapon with bonuses against Guardians and Calamity Ganon.

Elemental Weapons

Element	Effect	Suitable Scenarios
Fire	Ignites, raises temperature	Warming in snowy mountains, starting fires
Ice	Freezes, lowers temperature	Cooling in volcanic areas, freezing enemies
Thunder	Paralyzes, disarms	Interrupting enemies, removing weapons

Ancient and Guardian Weapons

Ancient Weapons: High attack, excellent durability, deal extra damage to Guardians.
Guardian Weapons: Dropped from shrines and Guardians, offering excellent performance.
Acquisition: Visit the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab to exchange ancient parts.

🔧 Weapon Acquisition and Refresh

Acquisition Methods

Acquisition Method	Weapon Type	Recommendation	Notes
Hyrule Castle	Royal series weapons	★★★★★	Concentrated high-tier weapons
Trial Shrines	Guardian weapons	★★★★★	Requires completing “Major Tests of Strength”
Lynels	Lynel series weapons	★★★★☆	High risk, high reward
Guardians	Ancient parts and weapons	★★★★☆	Efficient with Ancient arrows
Treasure Chests and Camps	Various weapons	★★★☆☆	Collect while exploring

Refresh Points

Area	Main Weapons	Refresh Time	Recommendation
Hyrule Castle	Royal series	Blood Moon	★★★★★
Korok Forest	Master Sword	Fixed	★★★★★
Trial Shrines	Guardian weapons	Treasure chests	★★★★☆
Lynel Dens	Lynel weapons	Blood Moon	★★★★☆
Sheikah Ruins	Ancient weapons	Treasure chests	★★★★☆

Weapon Management Tips

Preserve Rares — Keep the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Champion weapons long-term.
Elemental Standbys — Keep one of each Fire/Ice/Thunder weapon to handle environments and enemies.
Rotate Weapons — Don’t hesitate to use up normal weapons; avoid being left without a weapon.
Blood Moon Resupply — After a Blood Moon, prioritize restocking high-tier weapons.